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Karnataka minister urges rethink on Bengaluru parking fee up to Rs 25,000
Karnataka minister urges rethink on Bengaluru parking fee up to Rs 25,000
Karnataka minister Ramalinga Reddy has urged Chief Minister D K Shivakumar to reconsider the proposed annual parking fee of Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 for roadside vehicle parking in Bengaluru, saying the…
Karnataka minister Ramalinga Reddy has urged Chief Minister D K Shivakumar to reconsider the proposed annual parking fee of Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 for roadside vehicle parking in Bengaluru, saying the charges would burden middle-class and ordinary families already reeling under rising prices of essentials, cooking gas, petrol, diesel, GST and tolls.
In an August 24 letter, Reddy acknowledged the need to regulate roadside parking amid Bengaluru's growing vehicle population and worsening traffic. But he said the economic condition of citizens must be considered. Under the draft GBA (Parking) Rules, 2026, the annual residential parking permit fee would be Rs 15,000 for hatchbacks, Rs 20,000 for sedans and Rs 25,000 for SUVs.
Reddy noted that while some residents can park within their premises, most middle-class families live in apartments or houses with limited space. He suggested the government consult Bengaluru legislators, civil society groups and officials before a final decision.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Bengaluru adds roughly 500 new vehicles every day, far outpacing the growth of on-street and off-street parking. The BBMP, which administers the city, last revised parking fees in 2016. The draft rules are part of a broader push to monetise public space and curb congestion, but the proposed rates are among the highest in any Indian city. The next step is a cabinet or urban development department review, if cleared, the rules will be notified for public objections before final implementation. The final fee structure will signal how far the government is willing to go between raising revenue and shielding households from a new recurring cost.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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